TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
From the Pastor’s office - The Pope is coming!! The Pope is coming!! It’s a phrase not heard in the Delaware Valley for almost 36 years when St. John Paul II made his historic visit to the United States in October 1979 which included Masses in the Civic Center and Logan Circle in Center City Philadelphia. The trip also included a private visit to St. Charles Seminary to greet seminarians and faculty. I had the privilege of witnessing that visit and the convergence of Pope John Paul and Mayor Frank Rizzo in the seminary chapel. I concelebrated Pope John Paul’s 1995 Mass in Oriole Stadium at Camden Yards on his second visit to the U.S. but there is nothing quite like Mass outdoors in the City of Brotherly Love. The Holy Father Francis on his first visit to the U.S. will electrify the country with his warmth and humility. Although he will visit New York and Washington DC and celebrate Mass and visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ground Zero, the U.N., Congress, Catholic University, and Mass in Madison Square Garden, the highlight will really be his visit to Philadelphia, the birthplace of our Nation’s freedom and the Festival of Families and Mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway, right in our backyard. Many pilgrims of our diocesan family will go to Philadelphia and Washington and will no doubt be moved by the experience. Let us pray for their safe travel and for the success and safety of Pope Francis’s journey. May he remind us of the truths of the Gospel and challenge us to seek and to offer mercy along our own journey of faith. May we be enriched by his visit and grow in holiness. We can prepare for Pope Francis’s visit by attending a Holy Hour of prayer and adoration in our church on Monday September 21st from 6:30-7:30pm.
2016 Mass Intentions - Since the earliest days, Holy Mass has been offered for the dead. Our prayers, but especially Holy Mass, assist those who have passed on to attain heaven. Also since its earliest days, the Church has offered Mass for the intentions of the living, especially the sick. We are now accepting Mass requests for the calendar year 2016. Many of you ask for Masses to be said regularly for deceased loved ones, and some ask that these Masses be offered on specific dates. We do our best to accommodate your requests but ask your patience and understanding in this regard. Since scheduling begins in mid-October, it is important that requests be received by October 1, 2015. If you would like to be informed of the dates and times of your scheduled requests please include a self-addressed stamped envelope, a phone number or email address so that we can contact you. There are some openings between now and the end of year if you are wanting to schedule Mass Intentions for your loved ones. The recommended stipend per mass is $10.00. To check availability, call the rectory office at 302-654-5519 or email . Send Email
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Are you missing out on an opportunity to donate to St. Ann’s? Many employers generously offer matching gifts for your contributions or volunteer time to St. Ann’s parish. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support your parish at no cost to you! Check with your employer to see if this is available. Thank you to some of the companies that have matched donations for their employees to our church: Boeing, Verizon, RBC Wealth Foundation, JP Morgan Chase, NYSE Euronext Foundation and PJM Interconnection.
A NEW CONCERT AT ST. ANN’S! Join us on Sunday, October 4th for an evening with MARY FAHL, former lead singer and co-founder of the successful 90’s NYC-based band October Project. Mary has a show coming up next March for World Café at The Queen but we have her first here at St. Ann’s. An extremely expressive, unique and dynamic singer, Mary is also an accomplished songwriter, instrumentalist, and storyteller, whose work draws on everything from her Irish roots to classical and world music, 60’s folk and pop. The cost is $25.00/person, children from St. Ann’s School free and other children or ages 13-17 $5.00. Get your tickets now at the rectory or see Fr. Dan. Hear Mary on YouTube or www.maryfahl.com.
BVM Sodality Mass –Today September 20th at 11:30am. 1pm meeting & rosary at the home of Rosemarie Kleman, 1605 Laurel Street – call 658-3816 for info. ALL FORMER MEMBERS WELCOME!! 302ann1
Saturday September 19
8:00 A.M. Deceased members of the Harris & Montague families
5:00 P.M. Nancy Dorris Crouse
Sunday September 20
7:30 A.M. David & the Deceased members of the Cunningham family
9:30 A.M. Catherine & John Doraz
11:30 A.M. Parishioners
Monday September 21
6:30A.M. John C. Volk, Jr.
8:00 A.M.
Tuesday September 22
6:30 A.M.
8:00 A.M. Thomas a. McBride
Wednesday September 23
6:30 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
Thursday September 24
6:30 A.M. Charles H. McKinney
8:00 A.M. Michael Mealey
Friday September 25
6:30 A.M. Jean Giovannozzi
8:00 A.M.
Saturday September 26
8:00 A.M.
5:00P.M. Regina, Gus & Judy Ackerman
Sunday September 27
7:30 A.M. Parishioners
9:30 A.M. John Maloney
11:30 A.M. James Reynolds
Pray for the sick, shut-ins and elderly of our Parish.
WE CONGRATULATE the following who were welcomed into the Christian community through Baptism:
SOPHIA MORGAN, daughter of David & Stefanie Davis
VIOLET ROSE, daughter of Dennis & Tiffany Shrenk
The Chapel of Divine Mercy is open 6am to 10pm, 7 days a week with the Blessed Sacrament exposed. Can you offer an hour regularly? Visit www.adorationchapel.org to sign up. You can call Chris at 668-1819, Nan at 656-8438 or .
ST. ANN’S PRAYER LINE – to place a name or special request on the prayer line email Joe/Shirley Ackerman at or 384-7513.
FROM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION…The parish Religious Education office PREP program has vacancies for aide positions and a catechist to team teach pre-school on Sunday mornings from 10:45am-12noon. I am also looking for someone to introduce the Catholic faith to three 10-12 year old future disciples. The meeting day and time can be tailored to suit your schedule. All teaching resources and supplies will be provided. Confirmation – There is an orientation make-up meeting for parents and candidates on Sunday, September 20th at 1pm in the school hall for those who were unable to attend the meeting on September 13th. This is not an optional meeting for anyone who wishes to continue with the preparation process.
RCIA - ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized? Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. Meetings are on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in conference room A of the school. For info on any of the listed Religious Education announcements or to volunteer, please contact Pat Walker at 302-654-8504 or .
2015 WALK FOR THE POOR. On Saturday, October 3, 2015, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will host the eighth annual Walk For the Poor at Christ Our King parish (2801 N. Monroe Street, Wilmington, DE, 19802). The Walk For The Poor is a nationwide event designed to raise funds for the good work done by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. All of the funds raised by participants in this 3 mile walk who identify St. Ann’s as their parish will be provided exclusively to the St. Ann’s Conference to help our neighbors in need. For more information about the Walk For The Poor or to donate, please www.svdpusa.net/fop/. To learn about the St. Ann’s Conference of the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul, please visit the website http://www.stannwilmington.com/files/SVDP.pdf. Please contact Dave O’Connor, for more information about the Walk For The Poor. 302 ann2
Second Collection Next Week – Share in the Spirit - Next week, parishioners throughout the diocese will be asked to help make the dream of a Catholic education a reality for struggling Catholic families. Monies raised through this collection coupled with the diocese’s tuition assistance endowment provides financial assistance to hundreds of deserving families who seek a Catholic education for their children but who cannot afford the full cost of tuition.
Through this collection, our Bishop is reaching out to believing and worshipping Catholics like you to assist him in ensuring that the Catholic commitment to total education of our children does not fade away because people cannot afford it. Since the Church has the mission to educate and since this mission directly affects the quality of life we experience as Catholics, all of us have a stake in Catholic education. It is in light of this reality that we ask you to consider supporting next week’s Share in the Spirit collection. God bless you for your goodness.
Mark the Date - Clean Out those Closets – SVDP is sponsoring the Catholic Charities truck to be in St. Ann’s Parking lot the weekend of November 7th & 8th.
St. Ann’s Parish is offering Symbolon; The Catholic Faith Explained – Symbolon features discussion and video sessions which guide participants through the breadth and richness of the Catholic faith. Sessions will run for ten weeks, 6:30pm to 8pm each Tuesday evening through November 17 in St. Ann’s School Library. Due to limited seating, registration is required. Although the sessions are free, participants are encouraged to purchase the guide book for $21.00. There is no homework between sessions and participants may choose to attend some or all of the classes. Registration forms are available in the vestibule of the church. For info, contact Connie Winner Varone, call 765-9864 or .
Religious Vocations –If you think you might have a vocation to priesthood or religious life, please call or write Fr. David Kelley, Diocesan Directory of Priestly and Religious Vocations at 573-3113 or .
St. Hedwig Annual Polish Festival – on the Wilmington Riverfront from September 21-26th. Volunteers are needed. Contact Mary at 893-4536 or email or email if you would are available. For more info, call 594-1400.
Health & Wellness Fair – Saturday October 3rd 10am-12noon at Saint Helena’s Masci Hall, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Bellefonte De. Free Health Screening and answers from experts on related health issues. Sponsored by St. Helena’s Parish Social Ministry. For info, contact Dorothy Medeiros at 764-0325, ext. 104.
Your Relationship With Our Lord is the most important relationship in your life. Are you looking to grow closer to him? Does your faith journey need to be revitalized? Join us at the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference in Ocean City, MD the weekend of Oct 16-18 to be inspired and renewed by the Holy Spirit. The Conference is taking place at Holy Savior starting Friday 10/16 at 5 pm. The early bird registration cost for the Conference is $60 for the weekend or $25 for one day, by 10/1. Rooms are available at the Flagship ($49) & the Quality Inn ($95-75) for discounted rates (tell them you are with CCR). Please call Bernadette for more info, 302-376-0291.
St. Elizabeth Parish Golf Tournament – the St. Elizabeth Parish 18th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Rock Manor Golf Course on Friday, October 9th with a shotgun start beginning at 12:30 p.m. Entry Fee is $110 per player which includes: lunch, greens-fees, cart prizes and a buffet dinner. Proceeds benefit the parish general fund and facility needs. For more information or to request a registration form call Cathy at the rectory at 652-3626, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or John Chrzanowski at 654-1618.
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